Authors: ONS, Karen N. Taoka, Joanne K. Itano
ISBN-13: 9780721603575, ISBN-10: 0721603572
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date Published: February 2005
Edition: 4th Edition
Published in collaboration with the ONS, this text is the definitive source for concepts and practices in oncology nursing and can be used for orientation of nurses to oncology, inservice and continuing education programs for practicing nurses, a basis for curriculum development in graduate programs, and as a review tool for certification. Based on the blueprint of the certification examination by the ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation), the book is in outline format to help readers focus on the most important information. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.
* Entirely revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the current state of oncology nursing practice.
* Expanded pain management content.
* New content on nonpharmacologic interventions (e.g. heat massage, imagery).
* New content on alternative therapies.
1 | Comfort | 3 |
2 | Coping : psychosocial issues | 29 |
3 | Coping : altered body image and alopecia | 53 |
4 | Coping : cultural issues | 59 |
5 | Coping : survivorship issues and financial concerns | 80 |
6 | Sexuality | 89 |
7 | Supportive care : dying and death | 102 |
8 | Supportive care : rehabilitation and resources | 127 |
9 | Supportive care : support therapies and procedures | 137 |
10 | Supportive care : pharmacologic interventions | 161 |
11 | Supportive care : nonpharmacologic interventions | 230 |
12 | Alterations in mobility, skin integrity, and neurologic status | 245 |
13 | Myelosuppression | 259 |
14 | Alterations in nutrition | 277 |
15 | Alterations in elimination | 318 |
16 | Alterations in ventilation | 347 |
17 | Alterations in circulation | 364 |
18 | Metabolic emergencies | 383 |
19 | Structural emergencies | 422 |
20 | Biology of cancer and carcinogenesis | 443 |
21 | Immunology | 465 |
22 | Genetics | 476 |
23 | Nursing care of the client with breast cancer | 492 |
24 | Nursing care of the client with lung cancer | 512 |
25 | Nursing care of the client with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract | 524 |
26 | Nursing care of the client with cancers of the reproductive system | 555 |
27 | Nursing care of the client with cancers of the urinary system | 584 |
28 | Nursing care of the client with skin cancer | 615 |
29 | Nursing care of the client with head and neck cancer | 624 |
30 | Nursing care of the client with cancers of the neurologic system | 656 |
31 | Nursing care of the client with leukemia | 676 |
32 | Nursing care of the client with lymphoma or multiple myeloma | 689 |
33 | Nursing care of the client with bone and soft tissue cancers | 701 |
34 | Nursing care of the client with HIV-related cancers | 716 |
35 | Nursing implications of surgical treatment | 736 |
36 | Nursing implications of radiation therapy | 748 |
37 | Nursing implications of biotherapy and molecular targeted therapy | 763 |
38 | Nursing implications of antineoplastic therapy | 785 |
39 | Principles of preparation, administration, and disposal of hazardous drugs | 802 |
40 | Nursing implications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation | 809 |
41 | Complementary and alternative medicines | 828 |
42 | Epidemiology and prevention of cancer | 839 |
43 | Early detection of cancer | 861 |
44 | Application of the Statement on the scope and standards of oncology nursing practice and evidence-based practice | 877 |
45 | The education process | 893 |
46 | Legal issues influencing cancer care | 899 |
47 | Selected ethical issues in cancer care | 909 |
48 | Cancer economics and health care reform | 921 |
49 | Professional issues in cancer care | 933 |